Music + tech nerds: rise up! On this episode of DeadWax, Ryan and Jack and co-host Kane Ritchotte welcome special guests Devin Kerr and Rob Stenson from Goodhertz! The conversation quickly becomes a deep dive into the musical inspirations behind their groundbreaking audio plugins. They give insight into the creative process that brings sound to life through the use of plugins. Discover more about the world of audio technology, including how retro sounds, lo-fi aesthetics, and personal storylines influence their innovative designs. HUGE thank you to our guest(s) for this episode: Rob Stenson and Devin Kerr from Goodhertz! And thank you to our special co-host, Kane Ritchotte!

Lucy Kaplansky is a folk music star and singer-songwriter. She’s been called “the troubadour laureate of modern city folk”. She’s released 9 acclaimed albums. She was part of the folk supergroup “Cry Cry Cry” with Dar Williams and Richard Shindell. She’s been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Morning Edition, the BBC and CBS Sunday Morning. She has sung with Suzanne Vega, Bryan Ferry, Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin.  Her song “Guilty as Sin” was featured in the NBC television show “Ed,”  and her vocals were featured in the Tom Cruise film “The Firm.” My featured song is “The Captain Of Her Heart” from the album Play by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH LUCY: www.lucykaplansky.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST SINGLE: “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert’s latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —--------------------------------------- ROBERT’S RECENT SINGLE “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert’s recent single. It’s Robert’s tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT’S UP!” is Robert’s latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube Spotify Music Apple Music Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Lora Logic is a British punk and post-punk musician. In 1977, when she was 16, she became the saxophonist in Poly Styrene’s seminal English punk band, X-Ray Spex. They had a hit with “Oh Bondage! Up Yours!”. She went on to form Essential Logic, a post-punk band with duelling saxophones that released one album in 1979. 43 years later she released a second Essential Logic album together with a box set of her back catalogue. Essential Logic plays a post-punk mix of punk, jazz, reggae and funk. Her life took a detour in the ‘80s when she joined a Krishna community, became a mother, and dropped out of music for 25 years. But she’s back now. My featured song is “I Just Want To Love You” from the album Bobby M and the Paisley Parade. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH LORA: www.essential-logic.co.uk —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST SINGLE: “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert’s latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —--------------------------------------- ROBERT’S RECENT SINGLE “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert’s recent single. It’s Robert’s tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT’S UP!” is Robert’s latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube Spotify Music Apple Music Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Patrick Hahn is an Austrian-born pianist and one of Europe’s most in-demand classical conductors. He’s the Music Director of Germany’s Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra and Opera, he’s the Principal Guest Conductor of the Munich Radio Orchestra, and the Principal Guest Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. He also regularly performs with the Munich Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, the Vienna Symphony and the Munich State Opera. All of this and he’s only 30 years old! My featured song is “Ma Petite Fleur String Quartet”, my latest single. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH PATRICK: www.patrick-hahn.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST SINGLE: “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert’s latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —--------------------------------------- ROBERT’S RECENT SINGLE “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert’s recent single. It’s Robert’s tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT’S UP!” is Robert’s latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube Spotify Music Apple Music Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Rachel Flowers is an extraordinary musician. She’s been blind practically since birth but that hasn’t held her back one bit. She is an amazing multi-instrumentalist. Her genres include classical, jazz, rock and pop. She plays piano, keyboards, flute, guitar, bass, saxophone and something called the Chapman Stick. She’s performed with Arturo Sandoval, “Skunk” Baxter, Dweezil Zappa, Rik Wakeman of Yes and Burt Bacharach among others. She was mentored by Greg Lake and Keith Emerson of ELP and by Herbie Hancock. She’s won numerous awards as a pianist and a flutist. And she is the subject of a 2016 documentary film called “Hearing Is Believing”. My featured song is “Sostice”, one of my recent singles, which is also on my latest album called “What’s Up!”. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH RACHEL: www.rachelflowersmusic.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST SINGLE: “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert’s latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —--------------------------------------- ROBERT’S RECENT SINGLE “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert’s recent single. It’s Robert’s tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT’S UP!” is Robert’s latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube Spotify Music Apple Music Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Welcome to Part 2 of the two-part Special Episode introducing my new release, “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET”. This work transforms my jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. The work has been praised by a host of Classical Music Stars, all of whom are listed below.  In Part 1 yesterday we listened to this new work. In Part 2 today we're going to introduce the incredible musicians who brought this piece to life. David Shenton is the genius arranger behind this work. David is an English pianist, violinist, composer and arranger. He started playing the violin at age 7 and he’s composed hundreds of works from small piano pieces to full-length operas.  Violinist Katie Thomas is a soloist, chamber musician, studio violinist and concert-mistress. She’s played on Grammy winning albums and also recorded with artists like Rosanne Cash, The O’Jays, Jimmy Fallon and the animation series “Dragons”.  Violinist Erica Dicker works in a wide variety of musical settings in both notated and improvised music. She is a member of the electro-acoustic trio Vaster Than Empires. She is also a founding member of the horn-trio Kylwyria. And she’s known for her work with composer and multi-instrumentalist Anthony Braxton. J.J. Johnson has been the violist at Radio City Music Hall. His Broadway musical experience has included On The Town, Cats, Fiddler On The Roof, An American In Paris, Wicked, My Fair Lady, and Sunset Boulevard. He has also appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman.  Dave Eggar is a Rock Star cellist who recently was a guest on the podcast. He’s a 5x Grammy nominee. He’s worked with Paul Simon, John Legend, Norah Jones, Foreigner, Josh Groban and Train. And it’s his cello that opens Coldplay's massive hit "Viva La Vida". CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS ---------------------------------------------------------- Praised by: Steven Beck - Concert Pianist Jeffrey Biegel - Concert Pianist Marina Chiche - Concert Violinist JoAnn Falletta - Conductor, Buffalo Philharmonic Yolanda Kondonassis - Concert Harpist Shawn Okpebholo - Composer Amit Peled - Concert Cellist Lucas Richman - Conductor, Bangor Symphony Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner - Concert Pianist Jason Vieaux, Classical Guitarist —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast Click here for Robert’s “Dream Inspire” App —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S NEW “DREAM INSPIRE” APP Your personalized Coach to Motivate, Pursue and Succeed at Your Dream CLICK HERE —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST SINGLE: “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert’s latest single. It’s Robert’s tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT’S UP!” is Robert’s latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube Spotify Music Apple Music Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

In this episode of DeadWax, Jack and Ryan sit down with Sean Watkins, renowned singer-songwriter and one-third of the Grammy-winning band Nickel Creek. They dive deep into the intricacies of songwriting and music production and spend some time zooming in on Nickel Creek's "Somebody More Like You". They explore Sean's journey as a solo artist and where he draws inspiration from for his creative projects, while also touching on his collaborations with iconic musicians like Matt Chamberlain. The conversation is full of personal anecdotes, including an insightful discussion about the emotional weight of unfinished songs and the artistry that comes from spontaneous moments in music creation. In the Patreon extended episode, Sean also shares all about Gillian Welch and her song “The Way It Will Be”. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Part 1 of a two-part Special Episode introducing my new release, “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET”. This work transforms my jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. I’m pleased to say that the work has been praised by all of the Classical Music Stars listed below.  In Part 1 today we’re going to listen to this new work. In Part 2 tomorrow we're going to introduce the incredible musicians who brought this piece to life. But first, here’s the back story. Last year, following my podcast interview with Michael Abene, Grammy award winning big band arranger, I asked him if he would create a new arrangement of my jazz ballad, “The Gift”. Michael agreed and transformed my song into an extraordinary big band Samba. My band mates and I were the rhythm section on the recording. Spotify link. I then got the idea to take another of my jazz ballads and have it arranged into a classical string quartet piece. I was introduced to David Shenton, a genius arranger, who took my song, “Ma Petite Fleur” - my little flower - and arranged it as a classical string quartet piece inspired by my song. He then brought in four world class musicians to record the work. With this as the back story, please listen now to “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET”. CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS -------------------------------------------------------- Praised by: Steven Beck - Concert Pianist Jeffrey Biegel - Concert Pianist Marina Chiche - Classical Violinist JoAnn Falletta - Conductor, Buffalo Philharmonic Yolanda Kondonassis - Concert Harpist Shawn Okpebholo - Composer Amit Peled - Concert Cellist Lucas Richman - Conductor, Bangor Symphony Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner - Concert Pianist Jason Vieaux - Classical Guitarist —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast Click here for Robert’s “Dream Inspire” App —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S NEW “DREAM INSPIRE” APP Your personalized Coach to Motivate, Pursue and Succeed at Your Dream CLICK HERE —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST SINGLE: “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert’s latest single. It’s Robert’s tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT’S UP!” is Robert’s latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube Spotify Music Apple Music Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Noel Brown is a Professor of Film in Liverpool, England where he’s a scholar of film, TV and animation. He’s published eight books, mostly on children's films, the most recent on the subject of Radical Children's Film and Television. And he’s also an expert on the Beatles animated film, “Yellow Submarine”, which he considers subversive.  My featured song is “I Wanna Be Your Girl” from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast Click here for Robert’s “Dream Inspire” App —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH NOEL: profiles.hope.ac.uk/brownn —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S NEW “DREAM INSPIRE” APP Your personalized Coach to Motivate, Pursue and Succeed at Your Dream CLICK HERE —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST SINGLE: “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert’s latest single. It’s Robert’s tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT’S UP!” is Robert’s latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube Spotify Music Apple Music Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Frank Dupree is an award winning German pianist and conductor. He plays both classical and jazz. He performs with orchestras and also as the leader of his own jazz trio. Career highlights include performances with the London Philharmonic, the Bern Symphony and the Sinfónica Nacional de México. He’s performed at festivals around the world and at venues like Lincoln Center, Royal Albert Hall and Wigmore Hall. And he’s a devotee of Ukrainian composer Nikolai Kapustin. My featured song is “It’s The Beat” from the album The Queen’s Carnival by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast Click here for Robert’s “Dream Inspire” App —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH FRANK: www.frank-dupree.de —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S NEW “DREAM INSPIRE” APP Your personalized Coach to Motivate, Pursue and Succeed at Your Dream CLICK HERE —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST SINGLE: “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert’s latest single. It’s Robert’s tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT’S UP!” is Robert’s latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube Spotify Music Apple Music Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Larry Blank is a prolific Composer, Conductor and Orchestrator across Theatre, TV and Film. He is a 3x Tony Nominee and a 6x Drama Desk nominee. His works include orchestrations of Catch Me If You Can, White Christmas, Fiddler On The Roof and La Cage Aux Folles. He was co-orchestrator for the stage and film versions of The Producers, and additional TV credits include The Grammy Awards and The Academy Awards. My featured song is “New York City Groove” from the album Made In New York by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast Click here for Robert’s “Dream Inspire” App —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH LARRY: www.larryblankmusic.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S NEW “DREAM INSPIRE” APP Your personalized Coach to Motivate, Pursue and Succeed at Your Dream CLICK HERE —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST SINGLE: “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert’s latest single. It’s Robert’s tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT’S UP!” is Robert’s latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube Spotify Music Apple Music Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

In this episode, Grammy-winning engineer Dave Way breaks down his mixing process, including how he crafted Fiona Apple’s "Extraordinary Machine." He shares tips on capturing live performances, using space and headroom, and making quick, inspired decisions. Dave also talks about working with top artists, legendary producers, and the magic of simple yet powerful mixes. Plus, he reveals his favorite techniques for creating clarity and room in recordings. Don’t miss this inside look at the art of mixing some of the biggest hits!

Christian Wiggs is a musical polymath. He’s a singer, bandleader, lyricist, producer, director, record label executive, manager, and the host of “Off The Bandstand”. He’s performed at all the major clubs like Birdland, the Blue Note, Dizzy’s and at SXSW. He’s produced hit records for Benny Benack III and Emmet Cohen, two terrific young musicians. He manages Grammy and Tony Award winner Bryan Carter and also Jeff Goldblum. His CW Big Band features original compositions and hits from different genres and artists. My featured song is “Mi Cachimber”, my recent single and my tribute to my father. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast Click here for Robert’s “Dream Inspire” App —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH CHRISTIAN: www.christianwiggs.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S NEW “DREAM INSPIRE” APP Your personalized Coach to Motivate, Pursue and Succeed at Your Dream CLICK HERE —---------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST SINGLE: “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert’s latest single. It’s Robert’s tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT’S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT’S UP!” is Robert’s latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube Spotify Music Apple Music Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

This week on Dead Wax, Jack and Ryan sit down with Dan Wilson, Grammy-winning songwriter and frontman of Semisonic. Dan discusses his fascination with imperfect lyrics—the ones that stay in, reveal the writer’s hand, and make a song uniquely human. He explores the beauty in flaws through the work of Leonard Cohen, Kacey Musgraves, Smokey Robinson, Phoebe Bridgers, and Prince. In the extended Patreon episode, Dan dives deeper into the lyrical worlds of Joni Mitchell, Bon Iver, Frank Ocean, and Ben Folds.

On this week’s DeadWax, Jack and Ryan sit down with songwriter Madi Yanofsky to unpack her formula for writing the perfect pop song. Together, they break down what makes hits like Adele’s “Someone Like You” and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” so irresistible — from melody and structure to emotional storytelling and production choices. In the Patreon-exclusive extended episode, Madi dives even deeper, analyzing Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved” and revealing how she balances craft and instinct, and why simplicity can be the hardest thing to master in modern pop.

On this week’s Dead Wax, Jack and Ryan sit down with Grammy-winning producer and multi-instrumentalist Fede Vindver to explore the three-year creative odyssey behind Justin Timberlake’s Everything I Thought It Was. Vindver pulls back the curtain on what it was like collaborating with Timbaland and a roster of top-tier producers to craft Timberlake’s No Angels —sharing insights into his production philosophy, his unique use of “starters,” and how emerging AI tools are reshaping his musical workflow. He also breaks down Timberlake’s process in the studio and the collaborative energy that drives modern pop innovation. In the Patreon-exclusive extended edition, Fede discusses one of his deepest musical influences—the Argentine supergroup Serú Girán and their classic song “Llorando en el Espejo.” He reflects on the band’s artistry, its impact on his own style, and how their legacy continues to inform his work today.

On this week’s DeadWax, Jack and Ryan sit down with acclaimed producer Dennis Herring to unpack the making of “Float On” by Modest Mouse — the song that defined a generation of indie rock. Herring walks through the creative process behind the track, from the first takes to the final mix, sharing how instinct, tension, and trust shaped one of the most unlikely hits of the 2000s. Along the way, he offers a rare glimpse into the collaborative chaos and magic that made Good News for People Who Love Bad News a timeless record. In the extended Patreon-exclusive edition, Dennis charts his remarkable journey from his early days as a Los Angeles session musician working with Quincy Jones to establishing himself as a producer in his own right. He reflects on the lessons learned in those formative studio years, the mentors who shaped his craft, and the moments that led him to become one of the most quietly influential producers in modern rock.

On this week’s DeadWax, Jack and Ryan do something a little different — no guest, just the two of them sitting down to listen to and talk about some of their favorite songs. They dive deep into the tracks that have shaped their musical lives, from the haunting storytelling of Andy Shauf and the dreamy textures of The Shins, to the timeless songwriting of Buddy Holly, Feist, and Harry Nilsson. Along the way, they explore everything from Maurice Ravel’s harmonic genius to the hazy beauty of Duster and the classic soul of Dusty Springfield, uncovering the threads that tie their shared inspirations together. In the extended Patreon-exclusive edition, Jack and Ryan go even deeper — sharing rare finds, deep cuts, and from their personal collections. They reflect on how these songs have influenced their own work, how taste evolves over time, and why certain melodies stick with you forever. It’s an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the ears and hearts behind DeadWax.

On this week’s DeadWax, Jack and Ryan sit down with legendary producer Tony Berg to explore the music that has shaped his life and career. From the timeless influence of Stevie Wonder and Peter Gabriel to his groundbreaking collaborations with modern artists like Beck and Phoebe Bridgers, Berg shares the songs and voices that have inspired him most. With decades of experience bridging generations of artistry, he offers a rare perspective on what makes great music endure. In the extended Patreon-exclusive edition, Tony dives into his experience producing Undressed by Sombr, sharing what it’s like to work with the next generation of groundbreaking musicians. He discusses the excitement of nurturing new voices, how he approaches guiding young artists, and why the future of music inspires him as much as its past.

"On this week’s DeadWax, Jack and Ryan welcome Blake Mills to discuss his new album That Wasn’t a Dream, created in collaboration with renowned bassist Pino Palladino. Blake talks through his production philosophy, his approach to capturing guitar tones, the experience of working with one of the world’s most accomplished bassists, and the incorporation of fretless guitar into the record. In the extended Patreon-exclusive edition, Blake breaks down All In Me by Brandy along with other pop songs that have shaped his sense of production, explaining what he draws from them and how they inform his own work."